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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
2
Eight miles south of Bedford Edward P Carrow pastor presents My Task at 8 a.m. A public baptismal service follows at Earl Shaffer’s farm pond at 3 p.m. Evening program titled Am I Innocent will be shown at 7 p.m. Watch for an announcement on the Daily Vacation Church School opening.
Robt M Peters minister leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mrs Vir Gill Putnam is general superintendent. Student Day Program at 11 a.m. replaces Children's Day. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Robert Wintermute leads worship with Bill Moon as Jesson leader.
Sacred RBART Church announces services on the first third and fifth Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and the fourth Sunday at 7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Evan Routh Minister offers 10 a.m. classes, 11 a.m. worship with the sermon “The Divine Imperative.” Church Board meet Monday June 11 at 8:15 p.m. All members urged. Loyal Standby class meets Tuesday June 12 with Mrs Jane Shaw.
Pastor F H Cowles leads Sunday school at 10 with a special Children’s Day program and morning worship at 11. Youth Fellowship at 7. evening services 8 by the young people. Charles Kemery speaks on Private Prayer. Rev T J Overholt preaches at 11 and teaches Wednesday prayer meeting. Choir practice Thursdays.
A Hollis Moore family reunion occurred Sunday at the Gravity American Legion hall after weather forced a venue change from Lake of Three Fires. Honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Hollis of Lemans Sask Dan, with many relatives from Bedford Cla rinda Jefferson Gravity Conway and Bedford names among afternoon attendees.
Mr and Mrs Glen Stroburg of Blockton announce the engagement of their daughter Vicki Ann to Pfc Werren R Adams son of Mr and Mrs Elbert R Adams also of Blockton The wedding is planned for late June in California where he is stationed
Mrs Loyd Hills of Tarkio Missouri announces the engagement of Barbara Jean Hills to Robert A Long son of Mr and Mrs H Roy Long of Lenox The couple both graduated Tarkio College in the class of 1951.
Mrs Pauline McCune will host the Kensington chapter of the O E S at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening June 12 following the stated meeting. Assisting hostesses include Mrs Horace Beemer Mrs Nellie Anderson Edna Paschal Mrs J T Caskey Mrs Floyd Churchill Mrs Bya Lake Mrs Iva Sawyer Mrs F I Wetmore sr Mrs Blanche Lather Mrs Paul Morris Mrs Eldon Pool and Mrs Beryl Hall.
Golden Rule Rebekah lodge held a Tuesday night meeting with 39 past officers present, including 30 Bedford order veterans. A Past Noble Grand Club drill, welcomes by Mrs. Frank Bowen, and songs by Mrs. Gene Sickels highlighted the event. Flowers were sent to two shut-ins, and guests from Independence and Lenox attended. Refreshments followed with pink and green decor. Committee members were listed. VFW Auxiliary meets next Wednesday with officer installation and new member initiations.
Ladies of the Bedford Country Club schedule a one o’clock luncheon at the club house on Tuesday June 12. Mrs. Bob Zeller chairs the committee with Mrs. Ann Swinehart Mrs. Richard Thompson Mrs. F W Harbour Mrs. Helen Larsen and Mrs. Bob Pritchard named as members.
A Friday afternoon gathering is planned at the J O C hall for June 16 with hostesses Mrs Jas F Ross and Mrs Lowell Caskey. Helpers for entertaining include a long list of friends and volunteers led by Mrs Jack Marley and Mrs B F Shannon.
The Christian Women's Fellowship announced for June in Times-Press last week was an error. The group meets the third Tuesday each month and will hold a luncheon at the church on Tuesday June 19 with officers of the society serving as hostesses.
Thelma Stafford, a June bride elect, received a gift shower at the home of Mrs. Dave Henton on Tuesday afternoon May 29. Assisting hostesses included Mrs. Roy King Mrs. Dale Rugger Mrs. Russell Farrens and Mrs. Vernon King.
The V V club met May 24 with Mrs Howard Swaim hosting. Fifteen members attended and answered roll call with true or false. A decor cart and wedding march by Larry Henton marked the event as games followed. The next gathering is the annual picnic on June 10 at Lake of Three Fires.
Friday event by Women’s Society of Christian Service at Bedford Methodist Church. Monday meeting of Business and Professional Women at Bedford Country Club. June 12 guest afternoon by East Mission Ladies Aid at Mast Mission Church. OBS Chapter at Masonic Temple. Kensington host Pauline McCune. Country Club luncheon hosted by Mrs Bob Zeller at Club House. F N G Club hosted by Mrs Fred Sparr. PPS fell.
Loyal: standby close of Carle tad Church Mrs Jennie Shaw hostess Wednesday June 18 Golden Rule Club Mrs Marion Mahan hostess WFW Auxiliary at Library Club Room Thursday June 14 Club 18 Mrs Marion Young hostess West Gay Club Mrs Bill O Dell Friday June 15 Rebekah Circle at 1 CC F Hail Mrs Jas Ross and Mrs Lowell Caskey hostesses
Loyal Standby class of the Christian church will be entertained Tuesday afternoon June 12 in the home of Mrs. Jennie Shaw. Mrs. J M Little and Mrs. Polly Keith will assist Mrs. Shaw in entertaining.
I was uplifted by the cards letters and expressions of friendship I received and wish to express my gratitude. It was kind to be remembered and I truly appreciate the thoughtfulness shown.
Donna Rae Cordell of Sharpsburg thanks friends and neighbors for bards letters and gifts received during her hospital stay and says the kindness will never be forgotten.
Card and letter thanks express gratitude for kindness during hospital stay. J U Wyant of Leon thanks friends for support and thoughtful ness that made the stay more pleasant.
A note from a resident thanking neighbors for hospital care, flowers, cards, gifts, and many inquiries. The writer gratefully recalls calls and visits during and after hospitalization.
I wish to thank all those who remembered me with cards and flowers while I was in the hospital and during my illness. Thanks for inquiries and personal calls. A special thanks to the neighbors for kindness and help at home.
Neighborly thanks from Guy McPherren for cards and kindness during hospitalization. appreciation for inquiries and reminders.
Notice to all band members who have not turned in their uniforms to please do so.
Over 200 youngsters attended the last day of Bible school. Their offering for the four day period was sent to the Children's Home in Council Bluffs. After closing, a display of projects was placed in Severs-Stacy window showing scrapbooks for each of four churches, billfolds, coin purses, bookmarks, hot pad holders and more. The four church scrapbooks are on display at The Times-Press office.
Mrs Earl Sorensen and children join Captain Sorensen stationed at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois with the U S Air Force. They visited Mrs Soren son s mother Mrs Helen Larsen and her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jack Larsen. Mary Hamblin spent weekend in Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs Jim Day.
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